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Navigating The A2L Refrigerant Shift In The HVAC Industry

As HVAC professionals know, the heating and cooling industry is undergoing a transition from refrigerants like R-410A to low global warming potential (GWP), or A2L, refrigerants such as R-454B. When preparing customers for the changes that the refrigerant shift brings, contractors can stay ahead of the learning curve by investing in staff training, purchasing necessary…
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Midea’s EVOX Heat Pump: A Contractor’s Best Choice

The HVAC market is in transition. Heat pumps are no longer niche, but are becoming the default replacement for both furnaces and central AC. Midea is responding to the new normal and pledges to be a partner in the transition by equipping the trade with future-ready solutions and accessible training. “For contractors, this shift presents…
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Danfoss Unveils State-of-the-Art Development Center in Tallahassee

Danfoss this week celebrated the grand opening of its “Engineering Tomorrow” Application Development Center in Tallahassee, Florida. A state-of-the-art laboratory, Danfoss’ new customer Application Development Center features three fully-automated test facilities capable of accommodating residential and commercial air-conditioning and heat pump equipment, including rooftop units, from 1.2 to 50 tons and air-cooled chillers up to…
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Panasonic’s OASYS Achieves More Ventilation and Better IAQ

Homes should provide a healthy sanctuary for their occupants, and HVAC can achieve that goal by providing better air quality and a constant flow of fresh and filtered air. However, better air quality comes at a cost. “We have a lot of solutions to improve air quality, but we have to be able to communicate…
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Aalberts IPS Debuts New Solutions At AHR Expo 2026

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems (IPS) is set to unveil its newest innovations at the AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, taking place from February 2-4, 2026. The exhibition will showcase the company’s cutting-edge solutions in carbon-steel press, valve technologies, and data center systems. Aalberts IPS will share booth SL1364 with Aalberts hydronic flow control, offering…
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HVAC Price Increase List: December 2025

December saw a broad mix of low- to mid-single-digit HVACR price adjustments, with several manufacturers implementing category-specific increases that vary by item. Most changes fall in the 2-8% range, though some brands issued “various” adjustments across product groups. Activity was steady throughout December, with no price reductions reported. Overall, the month reflects continued cost pressures…
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The Nest Learning Thermostat gets its biggest upgrade in over a decade

Almost a decade after Google last updated its flagship thermostat, the company has announced the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen). The thermostat has an all-new design, several new features, and support for the smart home standard Matter. So, yes, it now works natively with Apple Home. At $279.99, the fourth generation of the Nest Learning…
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EPA’s Proposed Refrigerant Rule Triggers Wave of Industry Feedback

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently closed the public comment window on its proposed revisions to the Technology Transitions (TT) rule — an essential component of the AIM Act that governs how and when the HVACR industry moves away from higher-GWP HFC refrigerants. Released on September 30, the proposal extends compliance deadlines for several…
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New R&D lab to boost Daikin data centre push

Daikin Applied is to build a new 71,000ft2 (6,600m2) extension to its R&D test lab in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to support the wider development of data centre cooling solutions. Groundbreaking has taken place on the new lab, which will include a modern office and nine new test cells, specifically to support the development of chillers and…
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Friedrich Selected as Good Housekeeping 2026 Home Reno Award Winners

AN ANTONIO — Friedrich Air Conditioning announced that its Floating Air Ductless Mini-Split and Kühl Inverter Heat Pump lines have been named winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Home Reno Awards. Across Select, Pro, and Pro X series, Friedrich’s Floating Air line leverages engineering and innovation to deliver high-performance ductless solutions. Designed to meet the needs of…
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